{"product_id":"photodynamic-therapy-with-ala-9780854043415","title":"Photodynamic Therapy with ALA","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly being used amongst health practitioners in combating a variety of diseases. One common strategy used during this light activated process is to induce the accumulation of significant amounts of a photosensitising agent in the diseased tissue. The naturally occurring amino acid 5-aminovulinic acid (ALA) is used to produce high levels of the photosensitizer, Protoprophyin IX, in the therapy known as ALA-PDT. Written by experts in the field Photodynamic therapy with ALA outlines a variety of clinical approaches to the topic, outlining current applications. These include the use of ALA-PDT and ALA-FD (fluorescence diagnosis) in the areas of dermatology, urology, brain, otorhinolaryngology, gynaecology and gastroenterology. Also included is a chapter that comprehensively reviews the scientific principles of ALA-PDT. Primarily aimed at a clinical audience Photodynamic therapy with ALA should provide a comprehensive review and useful insight into ALA-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"the dermatology section receives good coverage and guides the reader \"how to do it\" which should be a great help to the dermatologist who would want to add PDT to the gamut of their therapeutic armamentarium.\"\"The book should interest both the beginner and the practitioner of ALA-FD and PDT and it is a good volume to have in a Photobiology Department, Hospital and University Libraries.\" * Photodiagnosis adn Photodynamic Therapy *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION; Basic Principles; ALA\/MAL-PDT in Dermatology; ALA-PDT and ALA-FD in Urology; ALA-PDT and ALA-FD in the brain - new prospects for treating malignant gliomas; ALA-FD AND ALA-PDT in Otorhinolaryngology; ALA-PDT in Gynaecology; ALA-PDT in Gastroenterology; POTENTIAL FUTURE INDICATIONS; APPENDIX","brand":"Royal Society of Chemistry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083717648727,"sku":"9780854043415","price":161.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/photodynamic-therapy-with-ala-9780854043415","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}